In this video, Joel Spitzer, a Nicotine Addiction Specialist, explains how all forms of nicotine—whether from cigarettes, vaping, nicotine gum, patches, or other sources—can trigger relapse in former smokers. Many people believe that quitting smoking and switching to another nicotine product is a safer alternative, but Joel reveals why nicotine itself keeps users addicted, regardless of the delivery method.

If you are a former smoker, a current nicotine user, or someone considering nicotine replacement therapy, this video provides critical insights into how nicotine addiction works, why it’s so hard to quit, and the steps you can take to break free from all forms of nicotine.

This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to quit smoking, vaping, or using nicotine for good!

Why This Video Matters:
Are you struggling to quit nicotine? You’re not alone. Nicotine addiction is one of the hardest dependencies to break, but quitting is possible if you understand how nicotine affects the brain and how to avoid relapse. Young people experimenting should know that even a single exposure to nicotine (cigarettes, vaping, Zyn, etc.) can lead to addiction. The best prevention is to never start.

Key Topics Covered Include:
✔️ Why nicotine replacement therapies (gum, patches, lozenges) don’t truly solve addiction
✔️ How vaping and e-cigarettes deliver nicotine in a way that sustains dependency
✔️ The risk of relapsing if nicotine is reintroduced into your system
✔️ Why even long-time former smokers can quickly become addicted again
✔️ The financial, health, and psychological costs of lifetime nicotine use
✔️ How young people are unknowingly setting themselves up for lifelong addiction